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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.62, 230.47 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.62, 230.47 and 126.51 is: 189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.62 : 230.47 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.62/230.47 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.62x = 230.47 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.62x = 29,157.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,157.23/153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.80

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